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London close: Stocks mixed on tsunami of updates, US GDP data
London stocks closed with mixed results on Thursday as investors processed faster-than-anticipated economic growth in the United States, following a heavy flow of corporate announcements earlier in the day.
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Victoria still facing uncertain demand across most markets
Flooring specialist Victoria said in an update on Thursday that it continued to outperform a number of its competitors during the first quarter of the financial year. #.
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American Airlines posts record quarterly revenue but slashes earnings outlook
American Airlines reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue for its second quarter on Thursday, at $14. 3bn, although that still fell short of its own expectations, as the airline also lowered its full-year earnings guidance.
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UMG shares slide as subscription, streaming revenue disappoints
Shares in Universal Music Group (UMG) experienced their steepest slide since going public on Thursday, after the Amsterdam-traded company’s subscription and streaming revenue growth failed to meet investor expectations.
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HSBC, Lloyds among banks found in violation of CMA rules
Four major high street banks - HSBC, Lloyds, TSB, and Allied Irish Banks (AIB) - have been found in violation of rules set by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), it emerged on Thursday.
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De La Rue loss before tax narrows in difficult market
Authentication and currency solutions specialist De La Rue reported total revenue of £310. 3m in its full-year results on Thursday, marking an 11. 3% decline from £349. 7m in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to a downturn in the currency industry.
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CVS Group flags lower full-year sales growth
Listed veterinary service provider CVS Group said in an update on Thursday that it achieved growth of around 10% in full-year revenue for continuing operations, with like-for-like sales increasing 2. 9%, compared to 7. 3% in the 2023 financial year.
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Asia report: Markets tumble after Wall Street sell-off
Asia-Pacific markets experienced significant declines on Thursday, mirroring the overnight sell-off on Wall Street.
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CAB Payments confident despite tough market conditions
CAB Payments said in an update on Thursday that despite facing challenging market conditions, it achieved a 4% increase in total volume levels to £17. 6bn in the first half, compared to £16. 9bn in the first six months of 2023.
HICL Infrastructure on track to meet dividend target
HICL Infrastructure reported a solid operational performance alongside strategic financial manoeuvres in an interim update on Thursday.
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Alliance Trust posts solid first-half performance
Alliance Trust announced a solid investment performance for the first half of 2024 on Thursday, with increases in both its share price and net asset value (NAV).
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Relx reports robust first-half growth
Business information specialist Relx reported a robust set of first-half results on Thursday, underscoring strong underlying growth and reaffirming its positive full-year outlook.
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Anglo American revenue, earnings slip as it focuses on costs
Anglo American reported $5bn in underlying EBITDA for the first half of 2024 on Thursday, down 3% year-on-year, after a strong operational performance that it said largely counterbalanced a 10% decrease in the average product basket price.
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AstraZeneca hikes full-year guidance after strong first half
AstraZeneca revised its full-year 2024 guidance upwards on Thursday, anticipating mid-teens percentage growth in both total revenue and core earnings per share at constant exchange rates.
BT reiterates full-year targets, AstraZeneca hikes guidance
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 39 points lower on Thursday, having closed down 0. 17% on Wednesday at 8,153. 69.